Branch History
The Eastern Parkway Branch Library, designed by Raymond Almirall and built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie, opened on July 7, 1914 in a neighborhood of two and four story apartment buildings. This medium-sized library (12,250 square feet) was designed with a classical limestone facade with large arched windows and entrance portal.
Located in an elegant, densely populated residential area of Brooklyn, the branch became one of the most heavily used in the system. For many years it vied for the lead in total circulation with the Flatbush branch. Beginning in the 1950's, African-American and West Indian homeowners homeowners joined a population that had been primarily Jewish.
The branch's Kid's Connection continues to successfully provide programs for children aged 9- 13. Children aged 5-12 form the largest age-group served by the branch, though there has been a recent increase in adult use of the branch. The Eastern Parkway Branch also continues to provide public information seminars, lectures and performances for the surrounding community.
Famous Facts
The world headquarters of the Lubavitch Movement is located in Crown Heights at 770 Eastern Parkway. The annual West Indian Carnival and parade brings millions of people to enjoy the festivities on Labor Day.
Upcoming Events
Kids Create
Come make something with us at Arlington Library. Designed for ages 6-12.
Staff notes: Any art or craft program for ages 6-12. Add the activity, if you know it, after a colon.
Example: Kids Create: Origami; Kids Create: Collage
Build with LEGO & DUPLO
Calling all families with little builders!
Join us for a fun-filled session of LEGO & DUPLO Play at the Gerritsen Beach Branch Library.
Kids and toddlers are invited to create, imagine, and build amazing things with our fantastic collection of bricks.
It's a wonderful…
Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series
Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten on Zoom! This is a virtual version of our popular school readiness program, led by educators, and designed to help children ages 3-5 get ready to read, and ready for school. Learn about every day early literacy practices you can do right now to enhance your…
After School Movie: Under The Boardwalk(2023)
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library!
For kids ages 5 and up.
This week's movie: "Under The Boardwalk" (2023). PG.
Run time: 1 hour and 23 minutes
*no registration required; attendance limited by room capacity
Homework Help
Need homework help? Spring Creek Library offers free drop-in homework help for students in grades 1-8 with trained Homework Helpers. First-come, first-served.
Art Lessons with Alicia Degener
Kids take art lessons from Alicia Degener. Kids
The program is generously supported by a grant from NYS Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny, Assembly District 46.
PLAYTIME
Hey students! Come hang out at the DeKalb library auditorium for our awesome new open play session – it's the perfect place to unwind and get your imagination going after school.
Teen Tech Time
Join us for video games! Snacks will be given at the end of video games.
Play favorites like NBA 2K and Nintendo Smash, or discover a new favorite. For teens grades 7-12.
Kids Create
Create, experiment and have fun! Arts and crafts for school age children 5-12 years.
Join us every Thursday afternoon at 4:00pm for a new arts and crafts project.
*This program is on a first come, first serve basis.
*Supplies and space are limited. …
